Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FH22 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The FH22 was announced 4 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FH22 versus the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and MX-1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH22 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FH22 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.